Coronavirus LIVE Update: India's Cases Rise To 59,92,532; 94,503 Dead

Central and State Governments are ensuring that farmers are not inconvenienced as this is the season of the rabi crop: PM Modi

From April 20 which selected areas with selected movement restrictions will be permitted but under strict observation. If the rules are broken and coronavirus raises its hood, all permissions will be revoked: PM Modi

Districts that are able to control and contain themselves from turning into hotspots, after April 20, there could be lifting of a few restrictions and allowing movement in those districts: PM Modi

To ensure that no new hotspots emerge, stricter actions are going to be enforced. Till April 20, every city and every district in every state will be observed with finer detail: PM Modi

Now, we will have to be more vigilant for areas already identified as hotspots and areas that are suspected to be new hotspots: PM Modi

Even after such concerted efforts and this extension, newer cases and deaths should be a cause of worry for the country: PM Modi

Lockdown Extended To May 3

PM Modi has initiated another 21-day extension to the lockdown till May 3. 

I have been continuously discussing with state governments with ways to tackle this virus, Citizens have also been appealing for an extension of the lockdown : PM Modi

Inspite of all the efforts, the spread of this virus has stumped health experts and governments: PM Modi

Seeing the current situation, it is evident that social distancing and lockdown is an appropriate way to tackle the virus. Even through the critical financial conditions, and with limited services, India has done a good job. The state governments have also been continuously doing an excellent job: PM Modi